The year is 2012.

You were in a secret relationship with Mandy. Since her father Terry did not support this topic with the LGBT community, you decided to just remain a big secret to others.

You like how Mandy was able to express herself. Starting with the clothes, ending with your appearance. She could dye her hair, do the makeup she wanted, get herself a tattoo, get herself a piercing, wear what she wanted.

Unfortunately, you couldn't afford it. For some reason, your family was against your changes in appearance. You weren't even allowed to dye your hair, only if it was a tonic dye. Of course it pissed you off that everyone could do what you couldn't.

"Does piercing hurt?" You asked while you and Mandy were walking to the salon where you'd get a piercing.

"Nope. Probably.. Honestly, I don't remember, I got a piercing when I was drunk. Although I'm not sure if I did it in the salon.." Mandy said as she walked side by side with you. Mandy certainly knows how to calm you down.

"So what kind of piercing do you want?" Mandy turned her head towards you with a smile on her face. It was your birthday recently. You didn't need anything, so your parents gave you money. And since you weren't some kind of schoolgirl, you finally decided to do something about yourself. You chose piercing, it will be like a small step towards your self-expression.